Air Fryer Pears

Name: Air Fryer Pears (Cinnamon Brown Sugar)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ripe pear (Bartlett, Anjou or Bosc); 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp light brown sugar; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg; Whipped cream, vanilla ice cream or chopped pecans, optional

Baked pears without heating the oven. Halve and core a ripe Bartlett or Bosc pear, melt butter in the basket first, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and air fry until tender. Serve with whipped cream, pecans or vanilla ice cream.

23 min total
350°F / 177°C
1 servings
5 min prep

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Two-stage cook

A short melt at 350°F lets you brush butter over the fruit before the sugar goes on. That is what caramelizes evenly.

Ripe pears soften faster

A pear that yields slightly to pressure cooks in about 15 minutes. Firmer fruit may need a few minutes longer.

Keep halves even

Similar-sized halves finish together. A melon baller makes quick work of the core.

Air Fryer Pears

Prep 5 min · Cook 18 min · Total 23 min · 1 servings

Air Fryer350°F / 177°C

Basket time18 min

Flip / shakesee steps

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Crowding. Two halves from one pear per batch. Double easily if your basket fits two pears.

Basket liner (optional). Air fryer paper basket liners are optional. They catch drips and make cleanup easier. Use the molded type that fits your basket; air flows around the sides. Never cover the whole basket floor with solid foil.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Prep

Halve the pear and core out the seeds. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl.
Halved cored pear with butter and cinnamon sugar ready to cook
Place pear halves cut side up in the basket. Add 1/2 tbsp butter to the center of each half.

Cook

Air fry at 350°F (177°C) for 2-3 minutes until the butter starts to melt.
Brush melted butter over the pear surfaces. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Air fry 12-15 minutes more until the pear is tender when pierced with a fork and caramelized on top.
Caramelized pear halves cooking in the air fryer basket
Plate and serve with whipped cream, ice cream or pecans if you like.